Food Scene
Excellent energy and ambiance. This is a gathering place with indoor/outdoor seating, bar, rotating food trucks, and yard games. An excellent place to go with friends or family.
97 locals recommend
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont RdExcellent energy and ambiance. This is a gathering place with indoor/outdoor seating, bar, rotating food trucks, and yard games. An excellent place to go with friends or family.
Shamane's Bake Shoppe
2825 Wilderness PlExcellent fresh daily pastries, sandwiches, and coffee.
Hiking
A Boulder hiking staple. It's steep, but the 360 degree views at the top are worth it.
146 locals recommend
Mount Sanitas Trailhead
Sunshine Canyon DriveA Boulder hiking staple. It's steep, but the 360 degree views at the top are worth it.
Outdoor Activities/Fitness
For mountain bikers who want to practice/focus on their technical skills without doing an entire trail.
32 locals recommend
Valmont Bike Park
3160 Airport RdFor mountain bikers who want to practice/focus on their technical skills without doing an entire trail.
Sightseeing
A more mellow getaway from Boulder. Home of the original Oskar Blues. Plenty of outdoor activities available, and a variety of small shops on main street.
58 locals recommend
Lyons
A more mellow getaway from Boulder. Home of the original Oskar Blues. Plenty of outdoor activities available, and a variety of small shops on main street.
City advice
Getting around
Bike Friendly City
Boulderites love their bikes and it is super easy to get around traveling the bike paths (plowed in winter) and bike lanes. Be sure to bring a lock with you though, as unlocked bikes have a tendency to disappear.